The terms of the contract Sam Darnold signed with the Seahawks allows both sides to move on after one season if necessary.

Fantasy Impact

Darnold will earn $37.5 million guaranteed in year one next season. The second year includes $27.5 million overall and $17.5 million guaranteed, but it does not kick into the contract until after the Super Bowl. It remains to be seen if Seattle will take a chance on a quarterback in the NFL Draft this year or potentially wait till the 2026 NFL Draft. Seattle does have a plethora of picks to where it can take a chance on a quarterback on day two if it chooses to.

Quarterback Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks are finalizing a deal to land the veteran QB for three years for "nearly $100 million."

Fantasy Impact

Darnold comes in to replace Geno Smith, who had one year left on his deal when he was traded to Las Vegas. In a similar mold, the Seahawks are banking on a one-year breakout again, but Darnold is much younger (27) and is coming off of a 35-TD season with 4,319 yards. While it remains to be seen what else Seattle does this offseason, the one-time Pro Bowler Darnold will play alongside WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba and RBs Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet in 2025 and beyond.

The Steelers are expected to make an offer to free agent QB Sam Darnold.

Fantasy Impact

Darnold is not expected to return to the Vikings with the Steelers and Seahawks being closely linked to him. After trading for DK Metcalf on Sunday, Pittsburgh could be in play for Darnold.

Free agent QB Sam Darnold is not expected to return to the Vikings.

Fantasy Impact

It had been reported that Minnesota wanted to re-sign Darnold, but it seemed unlikely. Minnesota is expected to look to re-sign Daniel Jones as J.J. McCarthy works his way back from his injury.

After trading Geno Smith, the Seahawks could turn to Sam Darnold in free agency.

Fantasy Impact

The market had been quiet for Darnold with Minnesota still having interest in bringing him back. It is possible the Seahawks are willing to give Darnold the three-year deal he is seeking. Even if Seattle signs Darnold, they could still draft a quarterback as well.